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forester_index.pdf |
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Forester 2000 Owner's Manual Cover |
1 |
How to use this owner’s manual |
2 |
Using your Owner’s manual |
2 |
Safety warnings |
3 |
Safety symbol |
4 |
Safety precautions when driving |
4 |
SEAT BELT AND SRS AIRBAG |
4 |
CHILD SAFETY |
5 |
ENGINE EXHAUST GAS (CARBON MONOXIDE) |
6 |
DRINKING AND DRIVING |
7 |
DRUGS AND DRIVING |
7 |
DRIVING WHEN TIRED OR SLEEPY |
8 |
CAR PHONES AND DRIVING |
8 |
MODIFICATION OF YOUR VEHICLE |
9 |
DRIVING WITH PETS |
9 |
Table of Contents |
10 |
Index |
11 |
A to C |
11 |
C to E |
12 |
E to H |
13 |
H to M |
14 |
M to R |
15 |
R to S |
16 |
T to W |
17 |
Warranties |
19 |
for_sect_1 |
20 |
Section 1 - Doors and Locks |
20 |
Keys |
21 |
Master, submaster and valet key |
21 |
Key number |
21 |
Door locks |
22 |
Power door locking switches (if equipped) |
25 |
Child safety locks |
26 |
Keyless entry system (if equipped) |
27 |
System operation |
28 |
Locking the doors |
28 |
Unlocking the doors |
28 |
Adding or deleting remote transmitters |
29 |
System maintenance |
30 |
Security system (if equipped) |
31 |
How the security system protects your vehicle |
31 |
Security system components |
32 |
Security system operation |
34 |
Arming the system |
35 |
Disarming the system |
36 |
The alarm cycle |
36 |
Personal protection alarm (Panic) |
37 |
Disarming the security system in the event of a lost or broken transmitter |
37 |
Valet mode |
38 |
Trip identification |
38 |
Starter interrupt |
39 |
System maintenance |
40 |
Trouble shooting guide |
40 |
Power windows |
41 |
Power window switch cluster (driver’s side) |
41 |
Front passenger’s switch |
43 |
Rear passenger’s switches |
43 |
Rear gate |
44 |
Fuel filler door and cap |
45 |
To open and close the fuel filler door |
45 |
Fuel filler cap |
46 |
Refueling |
46 |
Engine hood |
47 |
Roof rail and crossbar (if equipped) |
48 |
When luggage is put on the slats (Vehicles with roof slats only) |
49 |
Installing carrying attachments on the cross bars |
49 |
Removal and installation of the crossbars |
50 |
To remove the crossbar |
50 |
To install the crossbar |
50 |
for_sect_2 |
53 |
Section 2 - Seat, seat belt and SRS airbag |
53 |
Front seats |
54 |
Reclining the seatback |
56 |
Seat cushion angle and height adjustment (driver’s seat) |
57 |
Head restraint adjustment |
57 |
Lumbar support |
58 |
Seat heater (if equipped) |
59 |
Rear seats |
60 |
Reclining the seat back |
61 |
Folding down the seatback |
62 |
Head rest adjustment |
62 |
Seatbelts |
64 |
Seatbelt safety tips |
64 |
Infants or small children |
65 |
Children |
65 |
Expectant mothers |
65 |
Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) function (except 2-point type seatbelt) |
65 |
Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) function (except driver’s and 2-point type seatbelt) |
66 |
Seatbelt warning light and chime |
66 |
Fastening the seatbelt |
66 |
Adjusting the shoulder belt anchor height |
69 |
Unfastening the seatbelt |
70 |
Seatbelt maintenance |
72 |
Child restraint systems |
72 |
Installing child restraint systems in the 2-point type seat belt position (Rear center seating position) |
75 |
Installing child restraint systems in the 3-point type seat belt position |
75 |
Top strap anchors |
77 |
Anchorage location |
77 |
To hook the top strap |
77 |
*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag) |
79 |
Vehicle with driver’s and front passenger’s SRS air-bags and lap/shoulder restraint |
79 |
Components |
84 |
SRS airbag operation |
84 |
Examples of accident in which the SRS airbag will most likely deploy. |
86 |
Examples of the types of accidents in which it is possible that the SRS airbag will deploy. |
87 |
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS airbag is unlikely to deploy. |
87 |
Examples of the types of accidents in which the SRS airbag will basically not deploy. |
88 |
SRS airbag system monitors |
89 |
SRS airbag system servicing |
90 |
Precautions against vehicle modification |
91 |
for_sect_3 |
93 |
Section 3 - Instruments and controls |
93 |
Gauges |
94 |
Speedometer |
94 |
Odometer/Trip meter |
94 |
Tachometer |
95 |
Fuel gauge |
95 |
Low fuel warning light |
96 |
Temperature gauge |
96 |
Warning and indicator lights |
97 |
Seat belt warning light and chime |
97 |
SRS airbag system warning light |
97 |
Charge warning light |
98 |
Oil pressure warning light |
98 |
Brake system warning light |
98 |
Parking brake warning |
99 |
Brake fluid level warning |
99 |
CHECK ENGINE warning light/ Malfunction indicator lamp |
99 |
If the light comes on steadily: |
99 |
If the light is blinking: |
100 |
ABS warning light (for vehicles with ABS) |
100 |
AT OIL TEMPerature warning light (for AT vehicles) |
101 |
Automatic transmission control system warning |
101 |
Door open warning lights |
102 |
Front-wheel drive warning light (for AT vehicles) |
102 |
Turn signal indicator lights |
102 |
High beam indicator |
102 |
Hazard warning flasher |
103 |
Light control switch |
103 |
Headlights |
104 |
High/low beam change (dimmer) |
104 |
Headlight flasher |
104 |
Daytime running light system (for CANADA models) |
105 |
Turn signals lever |
106 |
Illumination brightness control |
106 |
Parking light switch |
107 |
Fog light switch (if equipped) |
108 |
Wiper and washer |
108 |
Windshield wiper and washer switches |
110 |
Windshield wipers |
110 |
Mist (for a single wipe) |
111 |
Washer |
111 |
Rear window wiper and washer switch (if equipped) |
111 |
Rear wiper |
112 |
Washer |
112 |
Windshield wiper deicer (if equipped) |
112 |
Rear window defogger switch |
113 |
Horn |
114 |
Mirrors |
115 |
Inside mirror |
115 |
Outside mirrors |
115 |
Adjusting mirrors |
116 |
Remote control mirror switch (if equipped) |
117 |
Outside mirror defogger (if equipped) |
117 |
for_sect_4 |
119 |
Section 4 - Climate control |
119 |
Ventilator |
120 |
Heating and air conditioning |
121 |
Air outlet control dial |
121 |
Temperature control dial |
121 |
Fan speed control lever |
121 |
Air inlet selection lever |
122 |
Air conditioner button (if equipped) |
122 |
Heater operation |
122 |
Defrosting or defogging the windshield |
122 |
Heating and defrosting |
123 |
Heating |
124 |
Bi-level heating |
124 |
Ventilation |
125 |
Air conditioner operation |
126 |
Cooling or dehumidifying |
126 |
Defrosting or defogging |
126 |
Operating tips for heater and air conditioner |
127 |
Cleaning ventilator grille |
127 |
Efficient cooling after parking in direct sunlight |
128 |
Lubrication oil circulation in the refrigerant circuit |
128 |
Checking air conditioning system before summer season |
128 |
Cooling and dehumidifying in high humidity and low tempera-ture weather condition |
128 |
Air conditioner compressor shut-off when engine is heavily loaded |
128 |
Refrigerant for your climate control system |
128 |
Air filtration system (if equipped) |
129 |
Replacement procedure |
129 |
for_sect_5 |
131 |
Section 5 - Audio |
131 |
Radio |
132 |
Antenna |
132 |
Printed antenna |
132 |
Fixed mast antenna |
132 |
FM reception |
134 |
AM/FM stereo radio with cassette player |
134 |
Radio operation |
134 |
Power switch and volume control (ON/VOL) |
135 |
Tone and balance control (TONE/BAL) |
135 |
Bass control |
136 |
Treble control |
137 |
Fader control |
137 |
Balance control |
138 |
FM/AM selection switch |
138 |
Stereo indicator |
138 |
Manual tuning (TUNING) |
138 |
Automatic tuning (SCN) |
139 |
Selecting preset stations |
139 |
How to preset stations |
139 |
Cassette player operation |
140 |
Cassette slot |
140 |
Tape travel indicators |
140 |
Program switching buttons (PROG) |
141 |
Fast-forward button |
141 |
Rewind button |
141 |
Stop and eject button |
141 |
Tape program sensor button (TPS) |
141 |
Dolby NR button (BNR) |
142 |
Metal tape button (MTL) |
142 |
Clock function |
142 |
Display mode |
143 |
Time display mode |
143 |
Function display mode |
143 |
Setting the time |
143 |
Installation of accessories |
144 |
for_sect_6 |
145 |
Section 6 - Interior equipment |
145 |
Sun visors |
146 |
Vanity mirror |
146 |
Storage compartments |
146 |
Glove compartment |
147 |
Center console |
147 |
Overhead console |
148 |
Dashboard storage compartment |
148 |
Door storage compartment |
149 |
Coin tray |
149 |
Cup holder |
150 |
Clock |
152 |
Gauge pack |
152 |
Display |
153 |
Compass |
155 |
Relative elevation mode |
161 |
Outside temperature gauge |
161 |
Accessory power socket |
162 |
Cigarette lighter |
164 |
Ashtray |
166 |
Coat hook |
167 |
Spotlight |
168 |
Cargo area light |
169 |
Luggage cover |
169 |
Using the cover |
170 |
Removing the cover |
170 |
To install the cover |
171 |
Shopping bag hook |
171 |
Cargo anchorage eyelets |
172 |
Under floor storage tray |
173 |
Front, left and right side storage tray |
174 |
Center storage tray |
175 |
Maintenance tools |
175 |
for_sect_7 |
176 |
Section 7 - Starting and operating |
176 |
New vehicle break-in driving – the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) |
178 |
Break-in engine speed limit |
178 |
Fuel requirements |
178 |
Fuel Octane Rating |
178 |
Unleaded gasoline |
179 |
Gasoline for California-certified LEV |
179 |
Gasoline for cleaner air |
179 |
State emission testing (U.S. only) |
180 |
Engine exhaust gas (Carbon monoxide) |
182 |
Catalytic converter |
183 |
Fuel economy hints |
184 |
Preparing to drive |
184 |
Driving in foreign countries |
185 |
Periodic inspections |
185 |
Ignition switch |
185 |
LOCK |
186 |
ACC |
187 |
ON |
187 |
START |
187 |
Key reminder chime |
187 |
Key interlock release (AT vehicles only) |
188 |
Starting the engine |
188 |
Manual transmission vehicles |
188 |
Automatic transmission vehicles |
189 |
During cold weather below –4F (–20C) |
190 |
Flooded engine |
190 |
Stopping the engine |
190 |
Manual transmission |
191 |
Shifting speed |
192 |
Driving tips |
193 |
Automatic transmission |
194 |
Selector lever |
195 |
P (Park) |
195 |
R (Reverse) |
196 |
N (Neutral) |
196 |
D (Drive) |
196 |
Maximum speeds |
198 |
Driving tips |
199 |
Shift lock release |
199 |
Rear viscous limited slip differential (for S models) |
201 |
Steering. |
201 |
Tilt steering wheel |
201 |
Tilt adjustment |
202 |
Power steering |
202 |
Cruise control (if equipped) |
203 |
To set cruise control |
203 |
To temporarily cancel the cruise control |
204 |
To turn off the cruise control |
204 |
To change the cruising speed |
204 |
Parking your vehicle |
205 |
Braking |
207 |
Braking tips |
207 |
When the brakes get wet |
207 |
Use of engine braking |
207 |
Braking when a tire is punctured |
208 |
Brake system |
208 |
Two separate circuits |
208 |
Brake booster |
208 |
Disc brake pad wear warning indicators |
209 |
ABS (Anti-Lock Brake System) (if equipped) |
209 |
ABS system self-checking |
210 |
ABS warning light |
210 |
Driving tips for AWD vehicles |
212 |
Off road driving |
213 |
Winter driving |
216 |
Driving on snowy and icy roads |
218 |
Snow tires |
219 |
Tire chains |
220 |
Rocking the vehicle |
220 |
Corrosion protection |
220 |
Loading your vehicle |
221 |
Vehicle capacity weight |
222 |
GVWR and GAWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Gross Axle Weight Rating) |
223 |
Trailer towing |
224 |
Warranties and maintenance |
224 |
Maximum load limits |
225 |
Trailer hitches |
229 |
Connecting a trailer |
230 |
Trailer towing tips |
232 |
for_sect_8 |
236 |
Section 8 - In case of emergency |
236 |
Hazard warning flasher |
237 |
Engine overheating |
237 |
If steam is coming from the engine compartment |
238 |
If no steam is coming from the engine compartment |
238 |
Jump starting |
238 |
How to jump start |
239 |
Flat tires |
241 |
Tire changing tools |
245 |
Spare tire |
246 |
Jack and jack handle |
246 |
Towing |
247 |
Transporting your vehicle using a flat-bed truck |
247 |
Towing with the front wheels raised off the ground |
247 |
Towing with all wheels on the ground |
248 |
Towing eyelets |
249 |
for_sect_9 |
251 |
Section 9 - Appearance care |
251 |
Exterior care |
252 |
Washing |
252 |
Washing the underbody |
252 |
Using a warm water washer |
253 |
Waxing and polishing |
253 |
Corrosion protection |
254 |
Most common causes of corrosion |
254 |
To help prevent corrosion |
254 |
Cleaning the interior |
255 |
Seat fabric |
255 |
Synthetic leather upholstery |
256 |
Cleaning aluminum wheels |
256 |
Cleaning fog light lens |
256 |
for_sect_10 |
257 |
Section 10 - Maintenance and service |
257 |
Maintenance schedule |
259 |
Maintenance precautions |
259 |
Engine compartment overview |
262 |
Engine oil |
263 |
Checking the oil level |
263 |
Changing the oil and oil filter |
264 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
266 |
Recommended grade and viscosity under severe driving conditions |
267 |
Cooling system |
268 |
Hose and connections |
268 |
Engine coolant |
269 |
Checking the coolant level |
269 |
Changing the coolant |
270 |
Air cleaner element |
272 |
Replacing the air cleaner element |
272 |
Spark plugs |
273 |
Recommended spark plugs |
274 |
Drive belts |
274 |
Manual transmission oil |
275 |
Checking the oil level |
275 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
275 |
Automatic transmission fluid |
276 |
Checking the fluid level |
276 |
Recommended fluid |
277 |
Front differential gear oil (Automatic transmission vehicles) |
278 |
Checking the oil level |
278 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
278 |
Rear differential gear oil |
279 |
Checking the oil level |
279 |
Recommended grade and viscosity |
280 |
Power steering fluid |
281 |
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is hot |
281 |
Checking the fluid level when the fluid is cold |
282 |
Recommended fluid |
282 |
Brake fluid |
282 |
Checking the fluid level |
282 |
Recommended brake fluid |
283 |
Clutch fluid |
284 |
Recommended clutch fluid |
285 |
Brake booster |
285 |
Battery |
285 |
Checking the fluid level |
286 |
Windshield washer fluid |
287 |
Replacement of windshield wiper blades |
288 |
Brake pedal |
291 |
Checking the brake pedal free play |
291 |
Checking the brake pedal reserve distance |
291 |
Clutch pedal (Manual transmission vehicles) |
292 |
Checking the clutch function |
292 |
Checking the clutch pedal free play |
292 |
Replacement of brake pad and lining |
293 |
Breaking-in of new brake pads and linings |
293 |
Parking brake stroke |
294 |
Tires and wheels |
295 |
Tire pressure |
295 |
Adjusting the tire pressure |
296 |
Tire rotation |
296 |
Aluminum wheels (If equipped) |
297 |
Fuses |
298 |
Fuse box (behind the coin tray) |
299 |
Main fuse box (in the engine compartment) |
300 |
Main fuse and fusible link |
301 |
Installation of accessories |
301 |
Replacing bulbs |
302 |
Headlight |
303 |
Fog light (if equipped) |
304 |
To remove and install the fog light protector |
304 |
Bulb replacement |
305 |
Front turn signal, parking light and front side marker light |
305 |
Rear combination lights |
306 |
License plate light |
307 |
Interior light and luggage compartment light |
308 |
Spot light |
309 |
High mount stop light |
309 |
for_sect_11 |
311 |
Section 11 - Specifications |
311 |
Specifications |
312 |
Dimensions |
312 |
Engine |
312 |
Electrical system |
312 |
Capacities |
313 |
Tires |
313 |
Wheel alignment |
313 |
Fuses and circuits |
314 |
Fuse panel located behind the coin tray |
314 |
Fuse panel located in the engine compartment |
316 |
Bulb chart |
317 |
Vehicle identification |
318 |
for_sect_12 |
319 |
Section 12 - Consumer information and Reporting saftey defects |
319 |
Uniform tire quality grading standards |
320 |
Treadwear |
320 |
Traction A, B, C |
320 |
Temperature A, B, C |
321 |